Sport fishing for halibut in Catch Areas 3 and 4 re-opens August 9, 2003 for one day of fishing

July 17, 2003

July 17, 2003

Sport fishing for halibut in Catch Areas 3 and 4 re-opens August 9 for one day of fishing

Action: Recreational halibut fishing in Marine Catch Areas 3 and 4 will be open for one day only on August 9, 2003.

Effective Date: 12:01 a.m. August 9 through 11:59 p.m. August 9, 2003

Species affected: Pacific halibut

Location: Marine Catch Area 3 - LaPush from the Queets River north to Cape Alava and Marine Catch Area 4 - Neah Bay from Cape Alava north and inside Juan de Fuca Strait to the Sekiu River.

Reason for action: In reviewing the catch per day for this year, there is sufficient quota remaining to allow for a one day fishery.

Information contact: Michele Robinson (360) 249-1211

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.